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Mike Fisher - Alderney ward
Louise Russell - Alderney ward
Russell Trent - Alderney ward
Drew Mellor - Branksome East ward
Karen Rampton - Branksome East ward
Philip Eades - Branksome West ward
Marion Le Poidevin - Branksome West ward
Mike Brooke - Broadstone ward
David Newell - Broadstone ward
Vikki Slade - Broadstone ward
May Haines - Canford Cliffs ward
Mohan Iyengar - Canford Cliffs ward
Peter Pawlowski - Canford Cliffs ward
Jennifer Hodges - Canford Heath East ward
Sandra Moore - Canford Heath East ward
Sean Gabriel - Canford Heath West ward
Ray Tindle - Canford Heath West ward
Les Burden - Creekmoor ward
Judy Butt - Creekmoor ward
John Rampton - Creekmoor ward
Vishal Gupta - Hamworthy East ward
Mike White - Hamworthy East ward
Julie Bagwell - Hamworthy West ward
Mike Wilkins - Hamworthy West ward
David Brown - Merley & Bearwood ward
Jane Newell - Merley & Bearwood ward
Marion Pope - Merley & Bearwood ward
Malcolm Farrell - Newtown ward
Graham Wilson - Newtown ward
Lindsay Wilson - Newtown ward
Peter Adams - Oakdale ward
Ian Potter - Oakdale ward
Janet Walton - Oakdale ward
John Challinor - Parkstone ward
Ann Stribley - Parkstone ward
Emma Williams - Parkstone ward
Elaine Atkinson - Penn Hill ward
Xena Dion - Penn Hill ward
Ron Parker - Penn Hill ward
Andy Garner-Watts - Poole Town ward
Andy Hadley - Poole Town ward
Mark Howell - Poole Town ward
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Cobham Sports and Social Club
SML Church Centre
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Seldown surface car park
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Serpentine Road on-street parking
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Swimming Pool surface car park
Dear Hay Lane on-street parking
Poole quay and harbour car parks
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Quay visitors multi-storey car park
Whitecliff Recreation surface car park
Other Poole car parks
Albert Road surface car park
Municipal Road on street parking
Newfoundland Drive, Baiter skatepark surface car park
Park Road surface car park
Stadium coach park
West Quay Road on-street parking
Civic Centre surface car park
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Jubilee Road surface car park
Norrish Road surface car park
Parkstone Road on-street parking
Penn Hill surface car park
Station Approach surface car park
Story Lane surface car park
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Dorset Heathlands Planning Framework
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Nitrogen Reduction in Poole Harbour
Our Streets and Spaces
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Poole Town Centre
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Talbot Village
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Poole Harbour Recreation SPD
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Poole town centre regeneration
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Adult Social Care: tell us about it!
Bournemouth and Poole Learning Disability Partnership Board
Care Act 2014
Care and Support Directory
COAST: supported employment
Day centres
Poole Day Centre room hire
Day services: Tricuro
Sea View Day Centre room hire
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Direct Payments Advice Service
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End of life care
Extra care housing
Fairer Contributions
Memory loss and dementia
Needs Assessment for Residential and Nursing Care for People with Dementia to 2025
Occupational therapy
Poole Addictions Community Team
Poole Community Learning Disability Team
Residential care for adults: care homes
Self Directed Support and Personal Budgets explained: support to remain safe and well at home
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Shared Lives
Short Term, Assessment, Reablement and Telecare
Submit your own initial contact assessment
Wellbeing and prevention
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Poole Intermediate Care Service
Domiciliary Care Services
Older people's services
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ASSIST
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Allotments
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Allotment sites
Alder Farm allotment
Blake Dene allotment
Broadstone allotment
Bushell Mill allotment
Hamworthy allotment
Tatnam Farm allotment
Whitecliff allotment
Widdecombe allotment
Guide to using your allotment
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2017
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May
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Councillors endorse draft Poole Local Plan and CIL Charging Schedule
August
More funding for Up2U anti-domestic abuse programme
Residents invited to have their say on draft Poole Local Plan
September
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December
2016
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2018
January
February
March
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Celebrate World Book Night with Bournemouth and Poole Libraries
Report Illegal Tobacco Campaign-‘No Ifs, No Butts’ coming to Poole
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2019
January
Update on Poole Bridge improvement works
Poole’s roads to benefit from a £3 million funding boost
Council to submit plans to improve Whitecliff Pavilion
Poole Museum is most popular free attraction in Dorset
New scheme will help deliver over £1 million community benefits
New affordable housing development takes shape
Baiter public toilets to open during procurement process
Improvements to Dolphin Centre car park ploughing ahead
Council gives £1,000 boost to volunteer road safety initiative
Help shape attractive public spaces in Poole Town Centre
Remember to plan ahead during Poole Bridge temporary closure
Event to raise awareness of modern slavery coming to Poole
Applying for a Reception place in Poole schools
Have your say on new anti-social behaviour measures
Poole Library to live screen British Library talks
Plans unveiled for new nine-screen cinema in town centre
Major regeneration plans for town centre move forward
Poole on a mission to Waste Less, Save More
Last chance to book tickets for modern slavery conference
Have your say on bus service subsidies
There's still time to have your say on planning for Poole’s future
Find out more about fostering with Borough of Poole
Borough of Poole wins accolade for supporting small businesses
Customers benefit from new virtual parking permit scheme
Free ‘Meet the Buyer’ event for local engineering firms
Charity fundraiser given gold Community Champion award
Poole is Full of Life for Older People’s Day 2017
Poole Museum gets blue plaque for historic flying boats role
Poole and Bournemouth celebrate libraries week
New garden waste service now available to residents
Improvement works to Longfleet Road
Help shape local services in Poole
Councillors vote to offer formal contracts for new care home
Poole responds creatively to Sea Music
Poole and Bournemouth libraries declare most successful Summer Reading Challenge ever
Poole honours athletes at Poole Sports Awards 2017
Poole celebrates older people and their valued contribution to society
Successful prosecution for damage to protected tree
Putting Poole’s small businesses on the map
Poole launches Zero Waste Kitchen Challenge
Free safety checks for child car seats
Improvement works to Sandbanks Road, Poole
New electric car club launched in Poole for residents and visitors
Dorset-based builder prosecuted for fraud
Poole's Parks nominated for UK's Best Park Award 2017
Poole Museum seeks stories of local women for new exhibition
Review of housing management in Poole
Borough of Poole takes action to stop vandalism
Major investment planned for Blandford Road
Temporary closure of Shore Road car park
Secretary of State supports Future Dorset
Poole makes a difference this Anti Bullying Week
Borough of Poole Remembrance Events 2017
New Dog Wash at Upton Country Park
Help to find Poole’s Great Neighbourhoods
Godfrey’s a happy dog
Local people invited to see final stages of Poole Bridge refurbishment
Celebrating local government: Poole is taking part in #OurDay
Poole Museum to benefit from £1.3million
Countdown to re-opening of Poole Bridge
Seek out Santa for chance to win a Christmas hamper
Ofsted publish inspection report on children's services in Poole
Major redevelopment plans for Poole Town Centre
Borough of Poole receive £1.2 million to invest in seafront
Find out about fostering with Borough of Poole
Major investment in Magna Road and Queen Anne Drive
Seek out Santa while you browse, eat and shop locally
Poole is ready for winter
Update on Poole Bridge improvement works
Have your say on Broadstone Forum Neighbourhood Plan
Makeover of shopping centre car park completed
Council to review housing management in Poole
Fifty households in Poole begin Zero Waste Kitchen Challenge
Major investment in Blandford Road reaches next stage
A Journey to Myth and Magic: Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition
Poole Childcare providers receive outstanding Ofsted judgement
Plans to improve Baiter Park facilities submitted
Future Dorset: Letter of representation submitted to Government
Civic Awards 2017/2018 nominations now open
Borough of Poole successful in Upton Country Park Heritage Lottery Fund bid
Borough of Poole submit planning application for new Seaside Garden
Update on Poole Bridge – 19/01/2018
Poole Bridge has reopened to traffic
Public Space Protection Order introduced in Town Centre and Holes Bay
Leader's Blog: Building a Poole for the future
Cold Weather – impact on council services
Update on temporary closure of Poole Bridge
Further update on temporary closure of Poole Bridge
Additional update on temporary closure of Poole Bridge
New measure to reduce anti-social behaviour in Poole town centre
Major Augustus John exhibition coming to Poole
Council backs regeneration plans for Poole’s town centre
Councillors support referendum on local neighbourhood plan
Poole Maritime Festival continues to boost local businesses
Successful prosecution against mass destruction of protected trees
War memorial restoration work is underway
Poole Bridge technical issues resolved
New Mayor elected for Poole
Marine Trade XChange at Poole Maritime Festival
Parliamentary process to create new councils concludes
Referendum on local neighbourhood plan
Plans to reveal true glory of Town Cellars
Comment on proposals to improve Shore Road Promenade
New 20mph residential zones proposed for Poole
Results announced for Broadstone Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
Future operation of Poole Park Miniature Railway
Response to Government’s consultation on powers for dealing with unauthorised development and encampments
Residents who are privately renting in Bournemouth and Poole prevented from eviction
New cashless payment service launches at Poole car parks
Planning blueprint given green light to proceed
Lindsay Road to be improved with resurfacing programme
Have your say on new council ward boundaries
Poole Park 'Only Rain Down the Drain' campaign launched
Fun for young readers with Summer Reading Challenge
Super Size Seashells Delight Families at Flaghead Chine
New campaign asks beach-goers to leave only footprints
Popular Poole Museum approved for £2.1m conservation bid
Poole News
Poole recognised as having some of the UK's best green spaces
Alexandra Park: Have your say on future improvements
Have your say on Poole’s planning blueprint
Key planning charging schedule reaches next stage
Pop along and comment on proposed improvements at Branksome Chine
Christchurch Judicial Review dismissed
Poole Bridge has reopened for use
Outstanding rating again for Reablement Service
Council proposes scheme to safeguard future of Poole Park Miniature Railway
Applying for a reception school place in Poole Schools
Contractor to carry out works at Hunger Hill roundabout
Poole Bridge closes for planned maintenance
Plan ahead for major road improvements at Townside area in Poole
Poole turned into giant walking and cycling game this Autumn
£11.7 million improvements at Townside reaches key stage
HMO licensing changes to further protect tenants across Bournemouth and Poole
Museums celebrate first fruits of funding boost
Brand new primary school and housing proposed for Hillbourne in Poole
Register for 2019 garden waste service now
Measures to tackle anti-social behaviour in Poole Town Centre is taking effect
Poole Park Miniature Railway benefits from investment
Poole’s new dedicated care home for specialist nursing and dementia moves a step closer
Museums tell stories of region’s wicked past
New exhibition of sculpture and sound at Poole Museum
Poole Museum Manager makes an amazing find
Aspire Adoption is one year old
Dolphin Swimming Pool – Works to the Dive Pool & Tower
Borough of Poole WW1 Commemoration Events
19 affordable apartments open in Poole town centre
Planning Inspector’s verdict on Poole Local Plan
Poole schools celebrate ‘Choose Respect’ for National Anti-Bullying Week
Bournemouth and Poole launch ‘The Big Plan’ to support adults with learning disabilities
Christmas is here! FREE Festive Park and Ride
Recruitment drive to inspire new foster carers
A ‘rubbish’ free Christmas - information on waste services for this festive season
Further exploratory work taking place on the Twin Sails Bridge
A racket to success
Working families benefit from free early years childcare
Dolphin Shopping Centre partners with council to provide Christmas presents for vulnerable children
Update on the Twin Sails Bridge
Council car club scheme wins sustainable transport award
Update Townside works during Christmas
Poole supports referral to Secretary of State of CCG decision
Major transport boost for the South East Dorset city region
Twin Sails Bridge temporarily reopens to road users
Poole secondary schools setting the standards in the south west region
Successful scheme to prevent homelessness extended to 2020
Working families in Poole have benefited from 30 hours of high quality free early years childcare
Poole Secondary Schools setting the standards in the South West
Major road improvements continue at Townside
New Bourne Community Hub moves a step closer
New Adult Skills Academy and housing earmarked for Oakdale
£700k boost for community projects
Would you be able to foster for Poole?
Hamworthy Park paddling pool set to go ahead
New road layout at Hunger Hill junction
Maintenance works on roads in and around Poole in February
The Minister for Housing has visited Poole
Recommendation on cliff works to be submitted to cabinet
Artists get creative in the Townside area of Poole
Members consider planning charging schedule
Ground investigations taking place on Turlin Moor site
Funding grant for Upton Country Park
Calm Before the Storm at Poole Museum
Cultural enquiry: Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole
New playpark creates a sense of community at Branksome Rec
Poole Park’s lakes and lagoons to benefit from enhancements
Council upbeat about Our Museum Project
Dolphin Swimming Pool tender opens
Twin Sails Bridge temporarily closes for repairs
£20m major maintenance scheme for Poole tower blocks
Extra funding for pan-Dorset tackling child sexual abuse project
Support a vulnerable adult in your home by becoming a Shared Lives Carer
New bike share scheme operator announced
Update on major transport improvements at Townside
Poole Chief Executive Andrew Flockhart prepares to move on
Have your say on key planning policy for Poole Harbour
Popular paddling pool all set for major refurbishment overhaul
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